Senior Engineer

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology provider is seeking a Senior Engineer (Plant Manager) responsible for overseeing operations and maintenance of a power station in a remote location. This role includes managing power supply, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Candidates should have significant management experience, ideally in power stations, and relevant educational qualifications in engineering. Attractive benefits include relocation assistance and accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Flights to & from the UK

Living allowances

Vehicle

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• At least five years management experience in a power station or similar plant.
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of large diesel engines and high voltage switchgear.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe & efficient operation of all assets at the power station.
• Manage the supply of electricity and water, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Mentor staff and manage operational and maintenance activities across the island.

Skills

Management experience

Budgeting skills

Coaching and mentoring

Technical knowledge in power stations

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astute Peoples Power team are working exclusively with Encompass Digital Media, a global technology provider who operate a relay station & power station located in the Ascension Islands.

This unique opportunity of Senior Engineer (Plant Manager) is responsible for the day to day operations & maintenance of the Islands Power Station. This remote generating station comprises of 5 diesel engines, five wind turbines, four reverse osmosis plants and 8 liquid storage tanks as well as associated LV / H plant, piping and distribution cables.

If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Engineer role

• Ensure the safe & efficient operation of all Power Station Assets comprising of High Voltage Diesel Generators, Wind Turbines, Reverse Osmosis plant, Water Storage Tanks, Fuel Storage Tanks and associated distribution network.
• Oversee a continuous improvement programme through audits, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage the supply of electricity and water to the Island, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and monitor consumption to optimize efficiency and sustainability.
• Mentor and develop staff in areas such as personal development, safe working practices, and time management. Manage holidays, sickness, disputes, and disciplinary matters while ensuring regular appraisals and the setting of SMART targets.
• Direct all operational and maintenance activities across the Island, serving as a key stakeholder in Island-wide decision-making.
• Identify and implement improvements in operational processes (shift patterns, holiday rotas, running regimes, safety documentation, modifications) and maintenance systems (major overhauls, station outages, upgrades, methods of work, stock management, and document control).

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally educated with a HNC / HND in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field – Electrical bias would be advantageous
• At least five years management experience
• Prior working experience in a power station or similar heavy engineering process plant
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of large diesel engines, electrical generators and excitation systems, High Voltage switchgear and cables, water production and storage
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified would be advantageous
• Qualified as a HV SAP

Personal skills

• Familiar with budgets & commercial decision making
• Able to act as an ambassador
• Able to support and coach staff at varying technical abilities
• Capable of living on a remote island with a lack of home comforts

Salary and benefits of the Senior Engineer role

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Flights to & from the UK
• Living allowances
• Vehicle
• Accommodation provided
• Further benefits available upon discussion

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.